Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across South Dakota
Teach quality computer science to positively impact the next generation in South Dakota.
Did You Know?
South Dakota does not have K-12 computer science standards
South Dakota does not require high schools to offer computer science
CodeHS curriculum is free
South Dakota Computer Science Stats
- Only 35 students in South Dakota took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2019 (3 AP CSA, 32 AP CSP); only 17% of exams were taken by females
- Computer programmers and software developers in South Dakota have an average annual salary of $74,163, which is significantly higher than the average state salary at $41,800
Sources: College Board, Department of Education, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Vertically-Aligned K-12 Computer Science Pathways
CodeHS pathways that are aligned to South Dakota's computer science standards can be customized based on a district’s needs. The K-12 curriculum covers elementary block-based interdisciplinary programming lessons all the way to College Board Endorsed AP courses.
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We've Got South Dakota Standards Covered
CodeHS maps all of the standards from South Dakota to our courses, offering aligned and engaging curriculum in our 6-12 pathway.
| Standards Framework | View Alignment |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Computer Programming 1 | View (62.5%) |
| South Dakota Computer Programming 2 | View (71.4%) |
| South Dakota Foundations of Technology | View (45.9%) |
| South Dakota Web Development 1 | View (68.4%) |
| South Dakota Web Development 2 | View (76%) |
| South Dakota CS Essentials | View (90%) |
| South Dakota CS Principles | View (86.4%) |
| South Dakota Cybersecurity | View (90.9%) |
Praxis Prep Course
This professional development course prepares teachers for the Praxis Computer Science Exam. The CodeHS Praxis Prep Course is 100% aligned to South Dakota state standards and covers all of the objectives designated for the exam.
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South Dakota Policies & Resources
The South Dakota Department of Education is developing K-12 Educational Technology Standards including topics like Digital Citizenship, Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking. Learn More.
Source: South Dakota Department of Education
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CodeHS Privacy Policy for South Dakota
CodeHS is a member of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) in many states. Your district can sign Exhibit E to execute the agreement for your state.
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